| China is a big country with lots of places to see and | | | | 5.) Beijing Zoo and Aquarium |
| lots of things to do that a mere week will never be | | | | The zoo is not that great, but what the zoo lacks, the |
| enough, even a month will not suffice. But still, so many | | | | aquarium more than makes up for it. The Beijing |
| tourists visit this wonderful country yearly, and yearly, | | | | Aquarium is also recognized as one of the largest |
| that number is increasing. So, why do they keep | | | | aquariums in the world with a myriad of marine |
| coming back to China? Here are some reasons why. | | | | animals. In the zoo, not only will you enjoy the animals |
| 1. Great Wall of China | | | | kept there, but you can also walk through its gardens |
| Whoever heard of anybody who visited China and | | | | and admire its lakes and ponds. |
| never went to see the Great Wall of China? This is a | | | | 6.) Beijing Botanical Gardens |
| very historical place and is visited by millions of tourists | | | | For more of nature, visit the Botanical Gardens. Here, |
| yearly. On your way up, you will also enjoy the | | | | you will enjoy seeing the various plants and flowers of |
| wonderful scenery this place offers like the natural | | | | China as well as imported ones also. Enjoy its wide |
| landscape of China. | | | | variety of flowers also like the tulips and the peonies. |
| 2. Forbidden City | | | | 7.) Hutongs |
| This is also called the Palace Museum. Although it was | | | | For more of China's culture and heritage, walk along |
| formerly closed to the public, now, the gates are open | | | | Hutongs' old alleyways where you will get a firsthand |
| to anybody who wants to experience Chinese culture | | | | experience of what old China was like. There are |
| and history at its best. You can walk along its vast | | | | traditional siheyuan houses here as well as courtyard |
| grounds and gardens and enjoy its many beautiful | | | | homes that used to belong by Chinese aristocrats. |
| buildings as you marvel at the beauty and mystery | | | | Visiting Hutongs will surely give anybody a culture high. |
| that China has. | | | | 8.) Reed Flute Cave |
| 3.) Temple of Heaven | | | | Any nature lover will surely love visiting this majestic |
| This is also a must-visit in China. Here, you will enjoy | | | | limestone cave. Here, be impressed with the stalagmite |
| walking through its park and get to see locals doing tai | | | | and stalactite formations. Enjoy the guided tour as the |
| chi or other forms of exercise like dancing. This is also | | | | tour guide points out famous stalagmite and stalactite |
| a relaxing and peaceful place to visit. | | | | formations that represent animals and men. |
| 4.) Summer Palace | | | | 9.) Ocean Aquarium |
| No tour in China is the same if you did not visit the | | | | Ocean Aquarium is located in Guilin and is also a |
| Summer Palace. This is a historical site, and you can | | | | favorite tourist spot here in China. Like the Beijing |
| see here so many ruins of palaces that were built | | | | Aquarium, it is also one of the biggest in the whole of |
| during the Qing Dynasty. You can stroll along its | | | | Asia. This Aquarium is also home to many marine |
| gardens as well as explore the caves and other | | | | creatures. |
| secret ruins. | | | | 10. |